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A Statement from Dr. Tia Dole, Chief 988 Lifeline Officer at Vibrant Emotional Health: “We are heartbroken by the loss of Grayson Murray. Our hearts go out to his parents, Eric and Terry Murray, as this is such a trying time in their lives. It is evident that he was not only a talented golfer,… View Article
Published on - May 28, 2024 8:53 pm
Published by - Comms Team
“We want folks to know that Vibrant is accessible, accountable, intentional, and thoughtful. Those are all the essential components to a sense of belonging.” – Sa’uda Dunlap, Vice President of Equity and Belonging Embedding Equity in Vibrant’s Workplace and the Communities We Serve This past year, Vibrant worked across the organization to further embed belonging… View Article
Published on - May 17, 2024 7:16 pm
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“With Vibrant’s support, you’re never alone. There’s always someone you can reach out to and connect to who can offer validation and emotional health resources.” – Christian Burgess, Disaster Distress Helpline Director The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s first year demonstrated the enormous impact this three-digit number has already had in offering unprecedented access to… View Article
Published on - May 17, 2024 7:15 pm
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HJ’s Journey with Staten Island Family & Youth Peer Support (FYPS) Towards Well-being and Empowerment: Before joining Staten Island FYPS, HJ, a 23-year-old mother of five was a survivor of domestic violence with a significant history of trauma. She faced uncertainty about how to ensure the well-being of herself and her children. Literacy challenges added… View Article
Published on - May 17, 2024 7:15 pm
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“Family Link Plus has changed my life. I feel like I have put in the work and know what steps I need to move forward.” – Crystal Willis, Family Link Plus Participant Helping Families Get Back on Track: “Family Link Plus offered the resources and support from trained staff that my family and I needed… View Article
Published on - May 17, 2024 7:12 pm
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“Advancing hope is our job – it’s our focus day in and day out – as we work with people in crisis.” – Dr. Marcie Beigel, CECT Cadre Member Dr. Marcie Biegel on Fostering Healing and Hope for Children Fleeing War: “I served on the CECT responding to the Afghan refugee crisis, offering my expertise… View Article
Published on - May 17, 2024 7:11 pm
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“My experience at the Adolescent Skills Center changed my life. Thanks to supportive teachers and counselors, I realized my untapped potential.” – Kevin Molina, 22 years old, Brooklyn Kevin’s Story: At my high school in Brooklyn, I grappled with significant academic challenges, partly due to my diagnoses of Asperger’s, ADHD, and anxiety, and also because… View Article
Published on - May 17, 2024 7:07 pm
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Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] Photo: Wendy Martinez Farmer, LPC, MBA NEW YORK, NY – April 15, 2024 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, is pleased to announce the hiring of Wendy Martinez Farmer, LPC, MBA, as the new Vice President of 988 Strategy, Grants and Clinical… View Article
Published on - April 15, 2024 1:57 pm
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Media Contact Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY – April 3, 2024 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations, announces a grant of $100,000 from The Cigna Group Foundation to expand suicide prevention initiatives targeting LGBTQI+ youth in Queens, NY. The grant will specifically support the implementation of the… View Article
Published on - April 3, 2024 4:09 pm
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Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY –March 18, 2024 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished leaders to its team: Lula Haile, MSW, LCSW, as Vice President of 988 Operations and Network Engagement, and Adam Callahan as… View Article
Published on - March 18, 2024 5:36 pm
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